Trash can with customizable features

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9309048
SERIAL NO

13555886

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Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.

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TRAMONTINA USA INC12955 WEST AIRPORT BLVD SUGAR LAND TX 77478

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mashburn, Mars Houston, US 8 61
Tobola, Tim Houston, US 5 57
Veazey, Trent Houston, US 7 57

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